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Zener diode General Information

Here are links to some of the most informative introductory articles on zener diodes available online:Zener Diode - Wikipedia article introducing zener diode characteristics and their uses in voltage regulation.What is a Zener Diode? - REUK.co.uk introductory article to zener diodes and their uses.Zener Diodes - from All About Circuits.How to Use Zener Diodes - from Elliott Sound Products

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Zener Diode Datasheets

Zener Diode Voltage Regulators

Zener diodes are most commonly used to make simple voltage regulators as shown in the circuit diagram below. To use our zener diode voltage regulator calculator, enter the requested values below and click the Calculate button. The required value and minimum power rating of the resistor and zener diode will then be displayed.

Zener Diode Voltage Regulator - from REUK.co.uk. Includes another voltage regulator calculator with an explanation of the underlying calculations.Zener Diode Regulator - Explanation of how resistor and zener diode should be selected for a reliable voltage regulator.Obtaining Lower Fixed Voltages - Basic explanation of using zener diodes in voltage regulators. Also includes information about the use of standard diodes, fixed regulators, and resistors in order to obtain a desired output voltage.

Zener Diode Lecture Videos

Here is a link to an excellent introductory university lecture entitled Zener Diode Characteristics from the Indian Institute of Technology of Madras, India. This video is 1 hour long: